Canon G16 vs Panasonic FX90

Below, we will be looking at the Canon G16 and Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the G16 (1/1.7") and FX90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was manufactured 2 years later than the FX90 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G16 scores vs the FX90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G16 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 provides outer measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the G16 against the FX90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and FX90 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and FX90.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The G16 contains the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more modern G16 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.